The region?s bus services are about to benefit from a considerable cash injection after the government pledged to increase funding for public transport in rural communities.

The Rural Bus Subsidy Grant is being expanded and this means bus companies operating in Warwick-shire will get almost #1 million to ensure buses connect rural communities. The West Midlands will get #142,945.

The government now gives #51 million per year to privatised bus companies to help make rural services profitable for them.